What do you know about your topic?
Although you may use Wikipedia
and other web sites, ORU reference databases provide credible and authoritative information that is helpful and useful when you begin your research as
it may:

Once you have background information determine the assignment requirements and begin to gather more detailed, specific information. The required number of resources, paper
length, and your topic will determine the depth of necessary research.

Do you need BOOKS?
Try subject and keyword searching for your topic(s)
in the the following:

As available, save, manage and annotate your information in the database. For example,
create and use the "folder" in
EBSCO databases and/or the "bookshelf" in ebrary.

Record, save or print necessary citation information.
You will need to create a citation list of all your resources. Documentation is necessary to a avoid plagiarism. Many databases have citations tools that
create citations in several styles, such as APA and MLA, then allow you to copy and paste the citation. Always check citations for proper formatting
and accuracy.

Need
Help?

• To
access this guide go to the Library page > Library Guides >"Key Points: Getting Started."
• For research assistance, contact Ask-a-librarian, call 918-495-6887, or go to
the Reference Desk.
• For
assistance with writing research papers visit
the Tutoring Center, LRC, 5th floor.
• For
problems with your NOVELL login contact
the Student IT Help Desk at studenthelpdesk@oru.edu or 918.495.6321, or visit the Computer Lab, GC-2A01.